full face vs half vs beenie helmet

[SPYDERGUY1]

my 2 cents, anyone Riding through B.C. Canada, Beanies are no ILLEGAL Period, I wear a full helmet, all the time, it just makes sense to me , but also my opinion, P.S. live in Alberta.

 

[sonicsix]

I wear a modular full-faced helmet because if I crash, I want my helmet scrubbing on the pavement, not my face.

 

[elixermixer]

I have a full face Icon Variant Etched in black, probably the coolest street helmet I've seen, I bought it this past summer when I was originally planning to get my m/c license and grab a left over '12 rs. I like the curved shield since it provides room for my glasses.

Been a huge fan of that style of lid in terms of looks and a few companies seem to have similar stuff out mixing the MX into a bike lid and they look sick.
few questions as I wasn't sure and didn't feel like dropping the $ when I currently love my helmets.
1) and lift from the sun visor at triple digit speeds? I know it's vented to allow air to slip under the bottom to over the helmet but anything can catch air especially if you have a lower screen.
2) with the less round shape of the lid and the protruding chin area do you feel it catch more doing rear checks? I'm just having a hard time wrapping my head round something that is less "slippery" so to speak.
Really interested
(didn't mean to hijack the thread)

 

[arntufun]

FF only for me !!!!! A helmet is important, but you must also know the other essentials as well. A good pair of flip flops, shorts and a wife beater shirt should be intricate components to everyones riding gear. :thumbup:

 

[NancysToy]

I'm an old racer. I have seen the pavement slide by a couple of inches from my nose, and I have been knocked unconscious even though wearing a helmet. I have examined the scratches and scrapes on "used" helmets before I discarded them. My advice is to wear the best quality, best fitting, fullest coverage, quietest helmet you can afford to wear. Same goes for leathers, firesuits, or other protective gear in the racing business. You may have to get used to the added heat and inconvenience, but it's a lot easier than getting used to eating through a straw, looking at scars in a mirror every day, or wearing a hearing aid. Your choice, make it wisely. JMHO

 

[crossbowme]

I always wear a full face helmet on my motorcycles, snowmobiles and ATV. I was a a military pilot for 27 years and have crashed twice. The ONLY thing that saved my life, and that of my crew, were our helmets. I have also crashed a motorcycle where my first point of contact was my chin (very common in motorcycle accidents) and the helmet was ground down at that point an inch! If you use anything less that a full face Snell/DOT you're taking an increased chance of fatal injury.

When I started riding back in the early sixties, the common saying was there are two types of riders. Those that have dumped their bikes and those that are getting ready to dump them. I think that is still true today and plan for that event.

 

[otter28169]

I always wear a full face helmet on my motorcycles, snowmobiles and ATV. I was a a military pilot for 27 years and have crashed twice. The ONLY thing that saved my life, and that of my crew, were our helmets. I have also crashed a motorcycle where my first point of contact was my chin (very common in motorcycle accidents) and the helmet was ground down at that point an inch! If you use anything less that a full face Snell/DOT you're taking an increased chance of fatal injury.

When I started riding back in the early sixties, the common saying was there are two types of riders. Those that have dumped their bikes and those that are getting ready to dump them. I think that is still true today and plan for that event.

I have heard it phrased this way:
There are two types of motorcycle/spyder riders; those that have had a "get off", and those who are going to have a "get off"

I posted earlier about my full face helmet. But I admit sometimes I don't wear all the gear I should. This year it should be easier, as I have been able to afford a riding jacket and riding gloves. I will say this in my defense though. I never wear shorts, always jeans and boots. I have also found that buying gear made for riding has made me a lot more comfortable. The old leather jacket I had was hot, and had no vents. I look forward to riding with my new jacket, as it has a removable liner and zippered vents.

 

[Jeriatric]

Some may find this worth the read.

http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/pdf/wk/mm6123.pdf

 

[crossbowme]

Some may find this worth the read.

http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/pdf/wk/mm6123.pdf

Thanks, I'll send it to the Maine Legislature!

 

[Bob Denman]

FF only for me !!!!! A helmet is important, but you must also know the other essentials as well. A good pair of flip flops, shorts and a wife beater shirt should be intricate components to everyones riding gear. :thumbup:

Randy
Are your Flip-flops Snell-certified, or just DOT?? :roflblack:

 

[Oldmanzues]

Some may find this worth the read.

http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/pdf/wk/mm6123.pdf

I read to say they want manditory helment laws. I disagree. I do not ride with out one as I posted, but I am very tired of goverment telling me what I have to do.
Go back a couple years, CPSC wanted seat belts on motorcycles. Then it was steering with the back wheel. Whe AMA asked them to demo, they had to admit nobody could ride their model, but it was still a good idea. Kids ATV banned becaused the the kids might eat the lead in the battery.
Off my rant on big brother
Oldmanzues

 

[arntufun]

Randy
Are your Flip-flops Snell-certified, or just DOT?? :roflblack:

I'll have to ask Holly and get back to you.......... :roflblack:
:roflblack:

 

[TicketBait]

helmets of choice, with removable jaws

Had the ST 1 on when I took an unexpected flight of more than 15 feet, It worked great, the Jaw from the
helmet hit the windshield rather than my pretty mug. I landed on my back so can't attest to anymore than
what occurred. The back of my head hit very hard, yet all I heard was a slight cush. So my brain is still ok, I think:banghead::hun:

 

[bruiser]

I have three half helmets (one is pictured in my signature) and two 3/4 helmets. Today I wore one of the 1/2 helmets while out riding. I do wear ear plugs, which has been another topic discussed.

I was a volunteer FF/EMTI for many years and have seen my share of wrecks from bicycles to big rigs and plane crashes to pedestrian vs vehicle etc. I've seen people survive who should have died and people die who should have survived. I've washed lots of internals off the road. There are those that still appear in my sleep. I remember going from the shellacked hard leather helmet to the fiberglass short tail helmet. I didn't want to give up my old "black hat".

I am considering a FF or modular. But it's just, considering for now. By the way, most motor cops I see wear the typical police helmet (below) which is very similar to a 3/4. In fact those officers who conduct the Advanced Driver Course in a city near me all wear the typical helmet.

 

[Jeriatric]

Poor Holly........:shemademe_smilie: :hun: :banghead:

I'll have to ask Holly and get back to you.......... :roflblack:
:roflblack:

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[Bob Denman]

Randy, Randy, Randy... :shocked:
One of these days; Holly's gonna bring home something from the medicine locker, and you'll be drooling out one of your earholes for the rest of your life; BOTH seconds of it! :yikes: :joke:

 

[Jeriatric]

Local news today

A 58 y/o motorcyclist was thrown from his 1997 Harley Davidson motorcycle.

According to Highway Patrol, a pickup truck did not yield to cross traffic and struck the cyclist.

Both vehicles were moving 'at or slower' than the 25-mph posted speed limit.


The cyclist however, was wearing a “novelty” helmet and may not have been in compliance with state traffic safety laws, according to the Highway Patrol.

He was taken to Desert Regional Medical Center with major injuries and later died.


Names omitted.

 

[aka1004]

Half helmet only. We are all taking additional risks getting on a spyder or 2wheel and I am willing to take just little more. If you only wear ff helmet, no problem here.

California adopting mandatory helmet law kept me off motorcycle for a loooong time but these days, I will voluntarily wear, at least my half helmet even when I am in Arizona where I don't have to.

At least mine is dot approved, not the beanie Harley riders wear.

Half helmet, pullover face mask and my Oakley wind jacket,,,, I am set.

 

[steve635]

A 58 y/o motorcyclist was thrown from his 1997 Harley Davidson motorcycle.

According to Highway Patrol, a pickup truck did not yield to cross traffic and struck the cyclist.

Both vehicles were moving 'at or slower' than the 25-mph posted speed limit.


The cyclist however, was wearing a “novelty” helmet and may not have been in compliance with state traffic safety laws, according to the Highway Patrol.

He was taken to Desert Regional Medical Center with major injuries and later died.


Names omitted.

When I used to handle these type responses, I remember that if there were any serious injuries the media would note if the rider wasn't wearing a helmet (or an unapproved helmet) but not once did I ever read that the rider was properly attired. I remember once a guy on a stolen bike didn't make a curve on a raised portion of interstate (doing in excess of 100 mph), bike stayed on the pavement, rider wound up impaled on a traffic sign 25 feet below. TV reported he was not wearing a helmet, I was always curious just what difference they presume it would have made (for that matter, he could have been wearing a suit of armor, still wouldn't have helped) An acquaintance of mine died after turning directly in front of an oncoming semi, first question from media was if he were wearing a helmet. He was indeed, so it was never mentioned. For safetycrats, it's not enough to say your head will be somewhat safer with an approved helmet, better to perpetuate the myth that no one is ever injured wearing a helmet (even with shorts and flip flops), and riding without is certain death.

 

[boborgera]

Lets face it if you really want to be safe, Stay home Wrap yourself in bubble wrap, And never leave your house.
And if you use any electrical appliances, Let some one else turn them on for you, You don't want to get
a electric shock do you.